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2018 Aspire Spring Gala

Join us for the Aspire Spring Gala on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Aspire helps children, teens and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related profile develop the skills necessary to live full, independent lives. Your support of the gala will enable Aspire to expand services, increase participant capacity, and provide financial assistance for those in need. Last year's event raised more than $2.5 million – help us keep the momentum going in 2018!

If you are an Aspire parent and are interested in purchasing sponsorships or tickets, please contact Ellen Plapinger at 617-726-0402 or eplapinger@partners.org.

For more information on opportunities to support the Aspire Spring Gala, please contact Leslie Ruchala at lruchala@partners.org or 617.724.7905.

Event Details

Help support Aspire's important mission by joining us for the 18th annual Aspire Spring Gala at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston at 200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA.

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About Aspire

Aspire is a highly successful, therapeutically-based program that serves children, teens and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder and related social profiles. Additionally, the program supports more than 15 area school districts and conducts workshops serving 700 education and private sector professionals each year.

Aspire works to develop participants’ social skills and help them develop greater independence. Individuals on the autism spectrum often have difficulties in the areas of social skills, communication, academic achievement, sensory integration and behavioral regulation. The Aspire approach teaches social and life skills using the 3 S’s approach: Social competency, self-awareness, and stress management. This approach not only allows staff to provide individualized coaching and support “in the moment,” but also ensures an ideal environment for participants to learn new skills.

At Aspire, we work to help individuals on the autism spectrum achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives and are committed to serving participants regardless of their economic background.

Aspire Programs

Summer Camp Program, Hale Reservation in Westwood (ages 5-15)
Aspire offers a fun-filled seven-week day camp for children entering first grade through age 15. Designed to model the traditional “summer camp experience,” each camp day consists of recreational activities as well as therapeutic interventions.

Social Thinking Groups (ages 5-30)

Aspire offers social skills groups throughout the year that focus on social success for our participants using the 3S approach in carefully matched small-group environments.

Themed Activity Groups (ages 5-30)

Themed activity groups are based on a particular need of our participants or inspired by areas or activities of interest that bring like-minded individuals together. Participants acquire skills in such areas as executive functioning, wellness, stress and coping. Examples include cooking, games and creative arts.

Excursions and Explorations (ages 13-22)

Explorations and Excursions offers youth the opportunity to develop and practice daily living and social skills. Participants take part in field trips, team building and social activities aimed at practicing social skills during regular everyday experiences.

Adult Groups (ages 18-30)

Adult groups offer the opportunity to learn social communication skills for living independently, navigating college, turning interests into gainful employment, engaging successfully in a workplace and more. Groups focus on the development of self-awareness, social thinking and executive function and life skills in a supportive and structured setting with peers.

Internship Program (ages 18-30)

The Aspire Internship Program is a unique program designed to help adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder and related social profiles navigate the various aspects of a work environment while gaining important on-the-job skills. A key feature of this program is the Aspire Career Counselor, who helps participants transition into their internship placements and learn about the social interactions needed to succeed in the workplace.

Consultation and Professional Development Services

Aspire works with public school systems, colleges and universities, agencies and clinical providers to equip these professionals with the skills they need to meet the diverse and complex needs of individuals with social, neurological, learning and behavioral challenges.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Aspirational Sponsors

Copart

ExamWorks

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Visionary Sponsors

Worley Co.

Platinum Sponsors

Cognizant

Caliber Collision Centers

Choate, Hall & Stewart, LLP

LexisNexis

Wayne Griffin Electrical

Gold Sponsors

Praxis Consulting, Inc.

Paul Davis

TigerRisk Partners

Sterling Sponsors

Citi

Dimension Data & Cisco Systems

EagleView Technologies

Eastern Insurance Group

Guidewire Software

Guy Carpenter & Company

Lockton Companies

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.

Old Ironsides Energy, LCC

Swiss Re Corporation

Bronze Sponsors

Afiniti

Alacrity Services

BNP Paribas

CNN

Connell Limited Partnership

Credit Suisse

Cuna Mutual Group

Geometry Global

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

McDermott Will & Emery

MUFG

PAN Communications

Ringler Associates

Russell Reynolds Associates

Snapsheet Inc

Mass General is grateful for the support of its sponsors, but it does not endorse their products or services.

With your help, we deliver quality medical care in our community and the world.